Trial Attorney (Reimbursable Detail)

The Department of Justice, Civil Division seeks current federally employed attorneys to serve on reimbursable details to Federal Programs Branch, beginning as early as March 23 and through September 30, 2027, with options to extend in increments of up to one year. Candidates are expected to perform the work in person, in accordance with current return to work and telework policies. Selected detailees must obtain their Office's approval and will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding.

**Qualifications:**
Applicants must be a current federal attorney, possess a J.D. degree or equivalent, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least one year of post-JD legal experience (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience, be a current federal government Attorney and a U.S. citizen. Applicants with proven advocacy and legal writing skills preferred. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking, and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases are highly desirable. You must also be a U.S. citizen. Under a detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee's base pay. The position will be filled at the employee's current grade level.